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  • What are the steps in a hearing process?

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 What to Expect

Child Support Hearings

 The hearing process

  • What is testimony?
  • What is cross-examination? 
  • What are objections to testimony?
  • What are exhibits?
  • What are objections to exhibits?
  • What are closing statements?
  • Can I send in documents after the hearing?
  • What happens if I missed my hearing?

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  • Notice of Hearing
  • Declaration Page |  Declaración de Información Confidencial
    (Please include when submitting documents for your child support hearing.)

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 After the Hearing

Child Support Hearings

 Orders

  • When will I get an order?
  • What if I don’t receive my order within 4 weeks?
  • What if I disagree with the order?
 

Example Child Support Hearing

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